Revision
Laser Defense
The issue of laser eye protection is a growing concern for military forces
involved in multinational
operations. The need for protection against lasers, both friendly and foe, is
becoming as important
as protection against IEDs, fragmentation and environmental elements.
Revision’s laser lenses protect the eyes by blocking laser light either through
an absorptive dye or
reflective coating. The amount of laser light that is blocked at a specific
wavelength is referred to
as the lens’ Optical Density (OD).
More powerful laser beams, those that are commonly found
on laser-guided munitions and long-range
designators, require extreme protection against ocular injury. Other lasers
require less protection
due to their relatively low power. As seen in the chart above, depending on the
specific laser threat,
laser light absorption may range from 99.99% to 99.999% to provide the required
protection, thus
avoiding ocular injury.
Laser protective lenses designed to offer protection at various wavelengths come
in a rainbow of
colors—the result of the dyes used to absorb the laser’s energy. Common colors
include orange,
brown and various shades of green.
Revision offers a variety of laser options to provide high-impact and laser
protection against
wavelengths already in service as well as emerging laser threats. In order to
verify the protective
capability of our laser solutions, Revision employs a multi-million dollar
research and development
laser lab staffed by industry experts. Furthermore, Revision has certified many
of the lenses at a
3rd party testing laboratory.